Apprentice Parts Technician

GTG Training Limited; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent training organization is seeking an Apprentice Parts Technician in Livingston, Scotland. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in the automotive industry while earning as you learn. Responsibilities include advising customers, ordering parts, and managing inventory. Applicants should have National 4 or above in English and Maths, with a proactive approach and willingness to learn. A driving license is preferred but not essential. Apply now to kickstart your career!

Qualifications

• Keen to learn and kickstart a career in the automotive industry.
• Dedicated, proactive approach to work and learning.
• Ability to prioritize and work to timelines.

Responsibilities

• Involved in giving customer advice.
• Ordering required parts and updating systems.
• Receiving and dispatching parts.

Skills

Customer advice

Parts ordering

Computer skills

Sales techniques

Education

National 4 or above in English

National 4 or above in Maths

Admin or Computer Studies subject preferred

Job description

Overview

GTG Training are recruiting for an Apprentice Parts Technician on behalf of an independent garage. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are ready to advance their career within the automotive industry.

The Modern Apprenticeship Programmes allow apprentices to work full time and earn while they learn, putting theory into practice within a training environment.

Job based in Kirknewton, Livingston

What you will do

You will be based within a parts department, involved in giving customer advice, ordering required parts, components or accessories and updating computer systems. This programme covers the following areas:

• Receiving and dispatching parts
• Dealing with customer enquiries
• Sourcing parts for customers and technical staff

Apprentices will gain experience in all operating systems within their own parts department and will have the opportunity to put theory into practice within their own facility. Customer facing and parts identification units will be undertaken, ensuring apprentices will be able to meet and exceed their organisation's customer expectations.

What will I learn?

Basic motor vehicle technology will be a part of the course as well as telephone and sales techniques.

Regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.

What qualifications or qualities are required?

You must have or expect to gain National 4 or above in English, Maths, and an Admin or Computer Studies subject is preferred but not essential.

What personal qualities are required?

• We are looking for candidates who want to kickstart their career in the automotive industry and who are keen to learn.
• You must be dedicated and have a proactive approach to your work and learning.
• You are able to prioritise and work to timelines.
• A willingness to work in a practical environment using your own initiative.
• A full UK Driving licence preferred but not essential.
• If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore adverts may close early due to high volume.

Are you ready to become an apprentice and start learning and earning? Apply now